Product Sourcing Analyst for Apparel and Footwear

Aquent is seeking a Product Sourcing Analyst to join our client, a leading ecommerce retail organization supporting product creation and global sourcing strategy. This contract role helps determine where products are manufactured, how production is allocated across factories, and how product costs are optimized.

You'll partner with product creation, supply chain, and business teams to analyze sourcing data, support manufacturing decisions, and help drive cost-effective production strategies for apparel and footwear products.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with apparel/footwear manufacturing knowledge, strong Excel skills, and a data-driven mindset who wants high visibility and cross-functional impact.

Sourcing & Factory Allocation

• Support factory allocation and sourcing decisions for apparel and/or footwear products
• Help evaluate manufacturing tradeoffs such as cost, capacity, and production timelines
• Assist in optimizing production planning and sourcing strategies
• Support product creation teams with sourcing data and recommendations

Costing & Retail Analysis

• Assist with product costing analysis and retail math calculations that impact margin and profitability
• Analyze cost structures and production data to identify trends and opportunities
• Support decision-making related to cost efficiency and product profitability

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Build and maintain Excel models, reports, and dashboards (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, calculations)
• Analyze production, cost, and sourcing data to identify insights and recommend solutions
• Track and manage data related to sourcing and manufacturing activities

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with product creation, supply chain, and business stakeholders across a matrixed organization
• Work closely with a collaborative team of 10-15 members
• Support sourcing strategy and product creation processes through data-driven insights

Communication & Presentations

• Create presentations and reports to communicate findings and recommendations
• Share insights and support decision-making with internal stakeholders

Must Have

• 3+ years of experience in product sourcing, supply chain, or product creation
• Knowledge of apparel and/or footwear manufacturing, textiles, or product development processes
• Experience supporting factory allocation, sourcing decisions, or product costing
• Advanced Excel skills: (Formulas, Pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Basic calculations and data analysis)
• Strong understanding of retail math (margin, cost analysis, pricing impact)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - ability to interpret data and drive solutions
• Experience working cross-functionally in a collaborative or matrixed environment
• Bachelor's degree (highly preferred)

Nice to Have

• Data visualization experience (Tableau or Power BI)
• Experience building presentations or business decks (PowerPoint)
• Previous experience working in apparel, footwear, retail, or consumer goods supply chains
• Experience with global sourcing or vendor/factory management
• Experience working in fast-paced ecommerce or retail environments

• Highly analytical and comfortable working with data
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• A collaborative communicator who can influence stakeholders
• Comfortable working independently and within a team environment
• A proactive problem solver who enjoys improving processes
• Able to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Work with a leading ecommerce retail organization with strong brand recognition
• Gain hands-on experience influencing manufacturing and sourcing strategy
• High visibility role with cross-functional exposure
• Collaborative team environment (10-15 person team)
• Opportunity to strengthen supply chain and product creation expertise
• Hybrid work model (onsite collaboration + WFH Fridays)
• Potential for contract extension based on business needs

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $32.40 to $36/hr. Compensation is based on several factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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